West Caldwell: JCHS Seussical Musical Performance Wows Thousands

West Caldwell, NJ - James Caldwell High School students showed almost 3,000 people how many “things you can think” when the school performed their run of “Seussical the Musical” earlier this month.

The cast of more than 100 students – who ranged from grades 3 to 12 - wowed the crowds with their combination of singing, tap dancing, comedy and colorful scenery, school administrators stated in a news release.

During the theatrical run, student-actors also entertained almost 100 younger fans at its pre-show Hullabaloo, an event designed to introduce younger audience members to the theater and which offered a variety of activities for children, including a behind-the-scenes tour, character meet and greet, making “Oobleck,” face painting, snacks, storytelling and a photo booth.

“We hoped that Seussical would bring our families and community out for an evening or afternoon of fun and entertainment, and we were not disappointed,” drama and theatre arts teacher and musical director Kerry Baglivio said. “The real attraction, however, was our students. The show is both exciting and exhausting to perform, and our students rose to the challenge, bringing quality singing, dancing and acting to each and every performance. I am very proud to have been a part of this event and am already looking forward to next year.”

“The children all had a fantastic time, and the students and staff enjoyed being in costume outside of the actual performances,” said parent volunteer and event coordinator Melinda Gerdts. “We had a great group of parent and staff volunteers, and the students are always willing to go the extra mile to make the event a success.”

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